Entry Process/Entry Fees/FAQs

BANKSIA SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

The 2018 Banksia Sustainability Awards will be based around the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals. We are pleased that you are interested and would like to invite you to enter. To make the process simple please follow the following steps.

REQUEST AN ENTRY KIT

SELECT A CATEGORY

There are 10 categories all listed in the Entry Kit as well as eligibility details.

REGISTER ONLINE

Create an account online on Banksia’s entry portal, and log in to start filling in your information. The Awards portal can be accessed at https://banksia.informed365.com/

WRITE SUBMISSION

Write your submission against criteria and tips provided in the Entry Kit. Upload completed documents and additional materials to the online awards portal.

SUBMIT AND PAY

Once your submission is uploaded, proceed to the payment section, complete payment then click SUBMIT. A confirmation that your submission has been received will be sent to your registered email address.

FEES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Please note: Submissions are not regarded as submitted until payment has been received in full

Entrant

Fee

Fees not inclusive of GST

All Submissions Close 1st August 2018

Community Groups ***

$30 plus GST

Individuals

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools

$250 plus GST

Non-profit organisations

Small Business (1-10 full-time employees)

$350 plus GST

Local Government

Tertiary Institutions

Medium Business (10-100 full time employees)

$720 plus GST

Large Business (over 100 full time employees)

Government bodies

$1,200 plus GST

*** Communities please gain prior clarification, from the Banksia office, on your eligibility to pay this rate when (non community) partners have taken a major role in your submission or payment is being made by your (non community) partner.

A Submission fee is applicable for each category award entered. Submission fees must be received with your submission

Once registered, a confirmation will be emailed to you and will advise you of your registration.

Once submitted, a confirmation will be emailed to you and will advise of your submission.

Once payment has been processed, a confirmation will be emailed to you and will include a tax invoice.

I have been a previous winner can I re-enter?

Yes, however your entry must provide substantially more information than your previous winning entry. If you are a finalist, judges may refer to your previous recent entry to see that there has been considerable progress.

Can I re-enter the same entry the following year if I have been unsuccessful the previous year?

Yes of course but ensure that the Awards criteria has not changed. You would also be advised to review your previous submission and any feedback provided to you by the Banksia judges – look at what more you can provide and how you can improve.

At what stage of the project should I put an entry in – for instance – the planning stage; execution stage; results stage?

If any of these stages present you with measurable outcome, then you could enter at both the execution and results stages.

Should we employ/outsource someone to compose our entry for us?

You are the best judge of the resources you have at your disposal to put together an entry into the Banksia Awards. If you elect to outsource this task, then we recommend that you make sure that you are working closely with this person/organisation to make certain that all the relevant areas are covered, and the entry truly conveys the innovation and excellence that you wish the Banksia judges to acknowledge. It is important to ensure that your commitment and passion is evident in the entry.

Can I enter the same project for the Banksia Category Awards into other awards?

If your project meets the criteria for another Award, then yes.

Your submission may however need to be rewritten depending on what differences exist between different awards and what focus is required of your submission for any given award.

What is Banksia looking for when referring to results?

The key is that the initiative has set some measurable objectives and reports on the results against these measurements. If the entrant can identify an outcome that is innovative or ground – breaking, or has provided information that would influence future direction, this is a result that would be seen as influential and worthy.

Do I have to stick to the word limits for each award?Yes, the details are contained in each category Entry Kit. If you are having difficulty, we suggest you initially generate as-comprehensive-an-entry-as-possible and then fine tune to the required number of words. Editing content to be more “to the point” will be beneficial in focusing the judges’ attention to the most important aspects of your project. You can provide additional information of a technical, diagrammatic or in report form, in your attachments.

How many of the criteria points do I have to address?

All criteria must be addressed. The judges use these criteria to judge the entries in each category.

Can I start my entry and then return to it at a later date to make changes?

Yes, just make sure you save your progress along the way. You can access and modify your entry as many times as you like up until the closing date.

Once Submitted online, am I able to make any changes?

Yes, you may make as many changes as you like up until the closing date. However, once the closing date has passed, you will be locked out and prevented from editing your entry.

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Are winners notified prior to the awards presentation?

No. All winners will be announced at the Banksia Awards Presentation.

When can I book for the Awards Presentation?

Ticket sales for the presentation will open in August 2018

If I am a finalist, will I be given complimentary tickets to attend the Awards Presentation?

No, finalists will not receive complimentary tickets and will need to purchase tickets through the online tick­eting system.

How many people can represent our entry on stage at the presentation if we are the winner?

Banksia’s preference is that only one representative accepts the Award on stage. If you are part of a partner­ship you may be given special consideration for both parties to jointly accept the Award.

I’ve submitted my entry, what happens next?

Once your entry has been submitted, an email will be sent to you confirming receipt of entry and receipt of payment. Banksia will keep you up to date with any relevant Awards information through the contact details supplied via the Online Awards Portal. You will automatically be sent the Banksia’s email newsletter and you will have the option of opting out at any time.